The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-06-11
srArE AND. CITY POLITICS.
Interviews with Prominent Democrats
from All Parts OF the State-Ihe 0ty
Campaign.

correspondence of the Democratic Advocated
BALTIMORE, Nd, June 8, 1Ss7.-"Straws
show which way the wind blows.' and to en-
courage nv Democratic brethren of Carroll to
continue the good fight for Attorney General
Charles B. Roberts nomination, will
give the result of some inquiries made OF
yoters-I will not say "prominent politicians,
though | might more truthfully than believe
some paper correspondents or papers use the
expression. The men whom | am about to
quote belong to the class who do not lind fauit
with the action of the Democratic party, as
expressed through primaries and conventions
have inquired in quiet way, as opportunity
presented, of gentlemen from different sec.
lions of the state, as to their personal choice
for governor, and the feeling in the commu-
nifty from which they come.
A Frederick county man thinks Mr.. Roberts
the very man, and believes he will be perfectly
acceptable to both factions in his county. lie
feels certain Mr.. Baughman will do all for
him in his power, should he be nominated,
and the other wing of the party must, from
the very nature of things, as Mr.. Roberts is
certainly the very embodiment of what they
seek-'a man true"
An Eastern Shore man seems to think, after
Mr. Jackson, Mr.. Roberts is the most avail
able. He gives his preference to his own
section of the state, but is not able to back up
his choice with any strong reasons why they
should name the governor, other than that
Mr.. jackson is good Democrat, large heart
ed, and every way competent to grace the po-
sition. He says he never heard anything but
praise of Mr.. Roberts, knows he will be an
honor to our state, without prejudice to either
section, and he will do all in his power to
help to elect him.
A city man says he certainly is the strongest
man named, but thinks there is dark horse.
When asked why the necessity of dark horse,
no reason could be given. Mr.. Roberts has
not antagonized any one more than another,
he admitted. told him we of Carroll were
ALWAYS open and above board; if we are beaten
fairly, we shall of course regret our defeat,
but in November be at the polls to cast our
ballot for the regular nominee.
A Baltimore county man had no hesitancy
in naming Mr.. Roberts as his choice, and
thinks he will certainly have the undivided
vote of their delegation at the convention.
City politics are only quietly discussed here
and there. Friends of aspirants for senatorial
and legislative honors are working quietly for
their special friends. Each seems to desire
that the left hand shall not know what the
right is doing. Mr.. Colton's speech before
the Crescent Club has been much talked OF
and commented upon, calling forth praise
from some and censure from others. While
all admit his ability to represent any people
in the Legislature, many conservative people
are somewhat doubtful about his colonization
PLAN and seem to think that the "home
rule'' cry will beat him. / am informed that
Mr.. Hogan, his opponent for the nomination,
is very nice man, and of the people.
CARRoII